Peach, Serrano Ham and Mint Salad
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The Perfect Salad Recipe for Summer
A Spanish summer favorite. This salad is fantastically fresh and fruity, with juicy, ripe peaches, salty Serrano ham, fragrant mint and shavings of creamy manchego cheese.4
15 minutes
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp La Española Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 oz rocket, spinach and watercress leaves
- 5 ripe peaches or nectarines, halved, stoned and sliced
- 12 slices Serrano ham
- 2 oz manchego cheese
- 2 oz handful fresh mint leave
preparation
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1.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and honey. Season to taste.
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2.
Arrange the salad leaves on a large platter, add the peaches or nectarines and Serrano ham. Using a vegetable peeler, introduce shavings of the manchego to the salad.
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3.
Scatter over some mint leaves. Drizzle with La Española Extra Virgin Olive Oil and serve immediately.